The Comparative Analysis :

Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) vs. ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

€ 119,100
Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15) Mercedes E 63 AMG S
€ 95,400
 ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08) ALPINA B5
€ 119,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 95,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Mercedes E 63 AMG S is 2 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the ALPINA B5.
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
ALPINA B5
57.7
Blueprint Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
73.7
81.5
57.8
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
72.7
80.6
73.7 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.7 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
113.1
192.6
Blueprint ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)
113.7
190.6
192.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Mercedes E 63 AMG S
ALPINA B5
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5324 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
Mercedes E 63 AMG S 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7G-TRONIC (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.48 %
ALPINA B5 Switch-Tronic (05 - 08)

General

Mercedes E 63 AMG S
ALPINA B5
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Mercedes E 63 AMG S
ALPINA B5
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with centri­fugal com­pres­sor
Mercedes-Benz M 157
Engine Series
M 157.981
Engine Code
S62-B44
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
8
5.5 L / 269 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
577 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
493 hp
at 5500 rpm
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
577 hp
493 hp
ALPINA B5
590 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
516 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
590 lb‑ft
516 lb‑ft
ALPINA B5

Performance

Mercedes E 63 AMG S
ALPINA B5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
195 mph
3.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

164 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 63 AMG S

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

ALPINA B5

▶ REPLAY
7.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.03 lb/hp
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
7.41 lb/hp
8.03 lb/hp
ALPINA B5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Mercedes E 63 AMG S
ALPINA B5
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
19 mpg
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
23 mpg
19 mpg
ALPINA B5
17 mpg
city
13 mpg
30 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
402 mi
Range
354 mi
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
402 mi
354 mi
ALPINA B5
Environmental Impact
193.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
233 kWh
Mercedes E 63 AMG S
193.3 kWh
233 kWh
ALPINA B5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
380 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
473 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Mercedes E 63 AMG S
ALPINA B5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data